The spotlight is on Kennington Oval, London, where MI London will take on Sunrisers Leeds in the opening match of the English Men’s 100 League 2026 on the 21st.scheduled tribe July at 11:00 PM IST.
Get the best ML vs SUL Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 1st.scheduled tribe English Men’s 100 League 2026 Matches. Expert analysis and more.
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ML vs SUL Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Ryan Rickelton – The explosive left-handed opening wicketkeeper-batsman is renowned for his aggressive stroke play at the top of the order. |
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Mitchell Marsh – explosive right-handed middle-order batsman and useful right-arm medium pace bowler for Sunrisers Leeds. |
Raises up:
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Sam Curran – left-arm aggressive middle to lower-order finisher and left-arm fast-medium frontline fast bowler for MI London. |
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Nicholas Pooran – Explosive left-handed top to middle-order wicketkeeper-batsman who adds firepower to MI London’s batting lineup. |
Budget Selection:
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Will Jack – Explosive right-handed opening batsman and right-arm off-break utility spin bowler for MI London. |
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Brydon Carse – right-handed lower-order fast scoring batsman and right-arm fast frontline strike bowler for Sunrisers Leeds. |
ML vs SUL English Men’s 100 League 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Choices:
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captain |
Michelle Marsh and Ryan Rickelton |
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vice captain |
Nicholas Pooran |Sam Curran |
ML vs SUL Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Nicholas Pooran (Vice Captain), Ryan Rickelton
- Batsmen – James Vince, Harry Brook
- All-rounders – Mitchell Marsh©, Benny Howell, Sam Curran
- Bowlers- Trent Boult, Reece Topley, Rashid Khan, Nathan Ellis
ML vs SUL Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Nicholas Pooran, Ryan Rickelton ©
- Batsmen – James Vince, Harry Brook
- All-rounders – Mitchell Marsh, Benny Howell, Sam Curran (Vice-captain), Will Jacks
- Bowlers- Rashid Khan, Braydon Carse, Nathan Ellis
ML vs SUL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 English Men 100 League 2026 Players to avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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nathan souter |
No |
No |
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Matthew Potts |
No |
No |
ML vs SUL Dream11 Prediction Today Match 1 English Men 100 League 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
Michelle Marsh |
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gl captaincy option |
Ryan Rickelton |
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choice of punt |
Brayden Carse and Will Jack |
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dream11 combination |
2-2-3-4 |
ML vs SUL Match Preview:
MI will begin their title defense against Sunrisers Leeds in the opening match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 on June 21 at the Kennington Oval, London.scheduled tribe July, the match is scheduled to start at 11:00 PM IST. The 2026 season introduces an exciting new chapter to the tournament as Oval Invincibles and Northern Superchargers take to the field under their new identities as MI London and Sunrisers Leeds respectively. As a result, both teams will be keen to make a strong start in the opening match of the season.
Meanwhile, this match marks the first meeting between the two sides under their rebranded names. MI London enter the competition with immense confidence after winning three consecutive Men’s Hundred titles as Oval Invincibles. However, Sunrisers Leeds will be equally determined to start their new journey with a clear win. Therefore, an intense battle is expected as both the teams will look to set the tone for the rest of the tournament.
MI London have once again fielded a powerful squad full of international stars and proven match-winners. Sam Curran leads the defending champions, while Nicholas Pooran, Rashid Khan and Trent Boult add world-class quality to the batting and bowling departments. Furthermore, playing in familiar home conditions should give MI London added confidence as they aim to continue their excellent record in the competition.
Sunrisers Leeds, on the other hand, have a balanced team that is capable of matching the defending champions. Harry Brook will lead the batting unit, while Mitchell Marsh and several experienced campaigners will provide depth and stability to the lineup. As a result, Sunrisers Leeds will look to make an immediate impact under their new identity and start the tournament with a memorable performance.
Therefore, the opening match of The Hundred Men’s Competition 2026 promises to deliver an exciting encounter between two talented teams. MI London will look to extend their dominance and start their title defense with a win, while Sunrisers Leeds will aim to upset the defending champions and make a winning start to the new season.
ML vs SUL head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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mi london |
0 |
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sunrisers leads |
0 |
ML vs SUL Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
21°C |
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weather forecast |
overcast |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
151 |
Records of chasing teams:
ML vs SUL Playing 11 (Expected):
MI London Playing 11:
1) Will Jacques
2) James Vince
3) Nicholas Pooran (Wicketkeeper)
4) Sam Curran ©
5) Tom Curran
6) Ollie Sykes
7) Tom Laws
8) Rashid Khan
9) Gus Atkinson
10) Dan Worrall
11) Spencer Johnson
Sunrisers Leads Playing 11:
1) Zack Crowley
2) Matthew Short
3) Harry Brook ©
4) Mitchell Marsh
5) Ollie Robinson (wicketkeeper)
6) Jordan Clark
7) Abrar Ahmed
8) Reece Topley
9) Matthew Potts
10) Callum Parkinson
11) Braydon Carse
ML vs SUL Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the team combination, Sunrisers Leads is expected to win this match.